🔬 Biology · Digestion and Absorption · NEET

The three main pairs of salivary glands that pour saliva into the mouth are the parotid, submaxillary and:

Answer: Sublingual.

Correct answer: A. Sublingual

Explanation: Saliva is secreted by three pairs of glands, the parotid, the submaxillary (submandibular) and the sublingual glands.

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.